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- the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for intuitionally moving the focus between a window area and a tool bar and, more particularly, to performing such movements on an information apparatus field such as a set top box (STB).
- STB set top box
- the conventional STB is connected to a television.
- a user can surf on the Internet via a network interface provided by the STB and watch TV programs via a TV tuner.
- the user can choose to watch TV or to surf on the Internet.
- the STB provides network connectivity, enabling the user to surf on the Internet without the need of a personal computer.
- the STB serves as a multi-function work platform, which is a great improvement for information devices.
- the traditional browser usually includes the window area and the tool bar.
- the window area displays the website contents which usually comprise a plurality of links. By clicking links, users can surf to other website pages of the same website or other websites.
- the tool bar usually comprises a plurality of function buttons that execute specific purposes, such as “review previous web page”.
- a user In traditional browsers that are mostly used in personal computers, a user usually uses a mouse to control the movement of the cursor in order to control focus movement. However, a user can also use keyboard “function keys” to move the focus without using a mouse.
- the “Tab” function key is used to control focus movement when the focus is in the window area. If a user wants to move the focus to the tool bar, the user has to press the “Alt” function key and then use the directional keys (e.g. the left key, the right key) to control focus movement for tool bar function button selection. Similarly, if the user wants to move the focus from the tool bar to the window area, the user has to press the “Alt” function key again. Please note that the focus is usually invisible, but the user knows focus location because the link or the function button will be “highlighted” when the focus moves there.
- the object of the present invention is to provide an easy-to-use operating interface for a user.
- the user can use directional buttons intuitionally moving the focus between the window area and the tool bar when surfing on websites.
- a method of using input device directional buttons e.g. the left key, the right key
- the window area comprises a plurality of links
- the tool bar usually comprises a plurality of function buttons.
- the method according to the present invention comprises the following steps:
- condition 1 the current focus position is within the window area:
- step A receiving an up, down, left or right button signal pressed by the user;
- step B determining if there is a link along the directional button path pressed by the user, if yes, then move the focus to the link, if no, then proceed to step C;
- step C determining if the directional button pressed by the user is the up button, then move the focus to the tool bar;
- condition 2 the current focus position is within the tool bar:
- step D receiving an up, down, left or right button signal pressed by the user;
- step E determining if there is a function button along the directional button path pressed by the user, if yes, then move the focus to the function button, if no, then proceed to step F;
- step F determining if the directional button pressed by the user is the down button, then move the focus to the window area.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic drawing of the environment according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is the hardware structure of a set top box.
- FIG. 3 is a flowchart of an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a screen display on a television of the embodiment according to the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic drawing of the environment according to the present invention.
- a set top box (STB) 10 is connected to a television 30 and able to receive a network signal 51 and a television signal 52 .
- a user can watch TV programs and surf on the Internet via the television 30 .
- An input device 18 with an infrared transmitter 183 is used for providing control instructions to the STB 10 infrared receiver 15 .
- the input device 18 is a remote control 181 or a keyboard.
- the remote control 181 includes a cursor directional button 182 and the infrared transmitter 183 .
- the STB 10 infrared receiver 15 receives the infrared light sent by the infrared transmitter 183 .
- FIG. 2 illustrates the set top box hardware structure.
- the STB 10 comprises a processor 11 , a system bus 111 , a memory device 12 (such as DRAM, a hard disk, a memory card), a sound processing unit 13 , an image processing unit 14 , the infrared receiver 15 , a network interface 16 , a tuner 17 and the input device 18 .
- Networking signals 51 (such as from Internet) are received by the network interface 16 , and the tuner 17 receives TV tuner signals 52 .
- both the network signals 51 and the TV signals 52 are sent to the STB 10 via an identical cable. Since the characteristics of the present invention are not concerned with the particular hardware characteristics of the STB 10 , there will be no further description of the hardware and associated functionality of the STB 10 .
- the characteristic of the present invention allows the user to intuitionally move the focus between the window area 20 and the tool bar 21 via an input device 18 .
- the input device 18 comprises four directional buttons 182 : an up button, a down button, a left button and a right button. Please refer to FIG. 4.
- the window area 20 is divided into three sub-windows 41 , 42 , 43 , and each sub-window comprises a plurality of links, such as links 411 ⁇ 413 , links 421 ⁇ 423 and links 431 - 432 .
- the tool bar comprises four function buttons 211 , 212 , 213 , 214 .
- Two banners 22 , 23 can also be arranged and displayed on the television 30 screen for advertisement purposes.
- the focus will move to the link, the sub-window, proceeding web page scrolling, or the tool bar 21 function button.
- the subject matter of the present invention is how to move the focus between the window area 20 and the tool bar 21 , instead of moving the focus within the window area 20 which is an another application filed by the same applicant.
- FIG. 3 is a flowchart of an embodiment of the present invention.
- the method of moving the focus between the window area 20 and the tool bar 21 in the window 20 is shown in FIG. 3.
- the STB 10 receives an up, down, left or right directional button 182 signal pressed by the user (Step 10 ).
- the signal is sent to the STB 10 infrared receiver 15 via the infrared transmitter 183 , and is then processed by the STB 10 .
- the infrared transmitter 183 utilizes the Information Data Association (IDA) transmission standard and a PS 2 interface to connect to the STB 10 .
- IDA Information Data Association
- the processor 11 converts a scan code transmitted from the infrared transmitter 183 to a key code, and the STB 10 controls on screen focus movement according to the directional button 182 as manipulated by the user.
- the present invention need not, however, be limited to the above-mentioned input device.
- Condition 1 the current focus position is within the window area 20 . Please refer to steps S 11 ⁇ S 15 .
- Condition 2 the current focus position is within the tool bar 21 . Please refer to steps S 21 ⁇ S 25 .
- Condition 1 the current focus position is within the window area 20 :
- Step 11
- step 12 Determining if there is a link along the directional button path 182 pressed by the user, if yes, then proceed to step 12 , if no, then proceed to step 13 .
- Step 12
- the focus is on the link 411 and the user presses the “down” directional button 182 .
- the STB 10 receives the “down” directional button 182 signal. Since the link 412 is below the link 411 , the STB 10 moves the focus to the link 412 . If the focus is on the link 411 and the user presses the “right” directional button 182 instead of the “down” directional button 182 , then the focus will move to the link 421 .
- Step 13
- step 15 Determining if the directional button 182 pressed by the user is the “up” button, if yes, then proceed to step 15 , if no, then proceed to step 14 .
- Step 14
- Step 15
- Moving the focus to the tool bar 21 preferably moving the focus to the tool bar's 21 leftmost function button 211 to accommodate most user habits. For example, the focus is on the link 411 (or link 421 , or link 422 ) and the user presses the “up” directional button 182 , then the focus moves to the function button 211 .
- Condition 2 the current focus position is within the tool bar 21 :
- Step 21
- step 22 Determining if there are any function buttons along the directional button 182 path pressed by the user, if yes, then proceed to step 22 , if no, then proceed to step 23 .
- Step 22
- Step 23
- step 25 Determining if the directional button 182 pressed by the user is the “down” button, if yes, then proceed to step 25 , if no, then proceed to step 24 .
- Step 24
- the focus is on function button 212 and the user presses the “up” directional button 182 , then the focus does not move and will stay on function button 212 .
- the focus is on function button 214 and the user presses the “right” directional button 182 , then the focus does not move and will stay on the function button 214 .
- the focus can also move to the function button 211 if a “recycle” function is active.
- Step 25
- Moving the focus to the window area 20 preferably moving the focus to the window area's 20 topmost left link to accommodate most user habits.
- the focus is on function button 211 (or function button 212 , or 213 , or 214 ) and the user presses the “down” directional button 182 , then the focus moves to the link 411 .
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- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for intuitionally moving the focus between a window area and a tool bar and, more particularly, to performing such movements on an information apparatus field such as a set top box (STB).
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- The conventional STB is connected to a television. A user can surf on the Internet via a network interface provided by the STB and watch TV programs via a TV tuner. The user can choose to watch TV or to surf on the Internet. The STB provides network connectivity, enabling the user to surf on the Internet without the need of a personal computer. The STB serves as a multi-function work platform, which is a great improvement for information devices.
- The traditional browser usually includes the window area and the tool bar. The window area displays the website contents which usually comprise a plurality of links. By clicking links, users can surf to other website pages of the same website or other websites. The tool bar usually comprises a plurality of function buttons that execute specific purposes, such as “review previous web page”.
- In traditional browsers that are mostly used in personal computers, a user usually uses a mouse to control the movement of the cursor in order to control focus movement. However, a user can also use keyboard “function keys” to move the focus without using a mouse. In traditional browsers, the “Tab” function key is used to control focus movement when the focus is in the window area. If a user wants to move the focus to the tool bar, the user has to press the “Alt” function key and then use the directional keys (e.g. the left key, the right key) to control focus movement for tool bar function button selection. Similarly, if the user wants to move the focus from the tool bar to the window area, the user has to press the “Alt” function key again. Please note that the focus is usually invisible, but the user knows focus location because the link or the function button will be “highlighted” when the focus moves there.
- Because set top boxes or the apparatus having Internet connection functions usually does not have a mouse many confusions and inconveniences would occur if traditional methods (i.e. use “Alt”, “Tab”, direction keys) are applied.
- Therefore, there is a need to develop a more convenient method to move the focus between the window area and the tool bar.
- The object of the present invention is to provide an easy-to-use operating interface for a user. The user can use directional buttons intuitionally moving the focus between the window area and the tool bar when surfing on websites.
- With regard to this objective, a method of using input device directional buttons (e.g. the left key, the right key) to move the focus between the window area and the tool bar is disclosed according to the one embodiment of the present invention. Wherein, the window area comprises a plurality of links and the tool bar usually comprises a plurality of function buttons. The method according to the present invention comprises the following steps:
- condition 1, the current focus position is within the window area:
- step A: receiving an up, down, left or right button signal pressed by the user;
- step B: determining if there is a link along the directional button path pressed by the user, if yes, then move the focus to the link, if no, then proceed to step C;
- step C: determining if the directional button pressed by the user is the up button, then move the focus to the tool bar;
- condition 2, the current focus position is within the tool bar:
- step D: receiving an up, down, left or right button signal pressed by the user; and
- step E: determining if there is a function button along the directional button path pressed by the user, if yes, then move the focus to the function button, if no, then proceed to step F;
- step F: determining if the directional button pressed by the user is the down button, then move the focus to the window area.
- Other objects, advantages, and novel features of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic drawing of the environment according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is the hardware structure of a set top box.
- FIG. 3 is a flowchart of an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a screen display on a television of the embodiment according to the present invention.
- Please refer to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a schematic drawing of the environment according to the present invention. A set top box (STB)10 is connected to a
television 30 and able to receive anetwork signal 51 and atelevision signal 52. A user can watch TV programs and surf on the Internet via thetelevision 30. Aninput device 18 with aninfrared transmitter 183 is used for providing control instructions to theSTB 10infrared receiver 15. Generally, theinput device 18 is a remote control 181 or a keyboard. As shown in FIG. 1, the remote control 181 includes a cursordirectional button 182 and theinfrared transmitter 183. TheSTB 10infrared receiver 15 receives the infrared light sent by theinfrared transmitter 183. - Please refer to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 illustrates the set top box hardware structure.
Many STB 10 components are similar to those found in a typical computer. The STB 10 comprises aprocessor 11, a system bus 111, a memory device 12 (such as DRAM, a hard disk, a memory card), asound processing unit 13, animage processing unit 14, theinfrared receiver 15, anetwork interface 16, a tuner 17and theinput device 18. Networking signals 51 (such as from Internet) are received by thenetwork interface 16, and thetuner 17 receivesTV tuner signals 52. However, in some cases, both the network signals 51 and theTV signals 52 are sent to theSTB 10 via an identical cable. Since the characteristics of the present invention are not concerned with the particular hardware characteristics of theSTB 10, there will be no further description of the hardware and associated functionality of theSTB 10. - The characteristic of the present invention allows the user to intuitionally move the focus between the
window area 20 and thetool bar 21 via aninput device 18. Theinput device 18 comprises four directional buttons 182: an up button, a down button, a left button and a right button. Please refer to FIG. 4. According to the embodiment, thewindow area 20 is divided into threesub-windows links 411˜413,links 421˜423 and links 431-432. The tool bar comprises fourfunction buttons banners television 30 screen for advertisement purposes. When a user presses thedirectional button 182, the focus will move to the link, the sub-window, proceeding web page scrolling, or thetool bar 21 function button. However, the subject matter of the present invention is how to move the focus between thewindow area 20 and thetool bar 21, instead of moving the focus within thewindow area 20 which is an another application filed by the same applicant. - Please refer to FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of an embodiment of the present invention. The method of moving the focus between the
window area 20 and thetool bar 21 in thewindow 20 is shown in FIG. 3. First, theSTB 10 receives an up, down, left or rightdirectional button 182 signal pressed by the user (Step 10). The signal is sent to theSTB 10infrared receiver 15 via theinfrared transmitter 183, and is then processed by theSTB 10. In the embodiment, theinfrared transmitter 183 utilizes the Information Data Association (IDA) transmission standard and a PS2 interface to connect to theSTB 10. Theprocessor 11 converts a scan code transmitted from theinfrared transmitter 183 to a key code, and theSTB 10 controls on screen focus movement according to thedirectional button 182 as manipulated by the user. The present invention need not, however, be limited to the above-mentioned input device. - When the
directional button 182 is pressed, there are two condition types: - Condition 1, the current focus position is within the
window area 20. Please refer to steps S11˜S15. - Condition 2, the current focus position is within the
tool bar 21. Please refer to steps S21˜S25. - Condition 1, the current focus position is within the window area20:
- Step11:
- Determining if there is a link along the
directional button path 182 pressed by the user, if yes, then proceed to step 12, if no, then proceed to step 13. - Step12:
- Moving the focus to the link. For example, the focus is on the
link 411 and the user presses the “down”directional button 182. TheSTB 10 receives the “down”directional button 182 signal. Since thelink 412 is below thelink 411, theSTB 10 moves the focus to thelink 412. If the focus is on thelink 411 and the user presses the “right”directional button 182 instead of the “down”directional button 182, then the focus will move to thelink 421. - Step13:
- Determining if the
directional button 182 pressed by the user is the “up” button, if yes, then proceed to step 15, if no, then proceed to step 14. - Step14:
- Not moving the focus. For example, the focus is on the
link 411 and the user presses the “left”directional button 182, then the focus does not move and will stay on thelink 411. - Step15:
- Moving the focus to the
tool bar 21, preferably moving the focus to the tool bar's 21leftmost function button 211 to accommodate most user habits. For example, the focus is on the link 411 (or link 421, or link 422) and the user presses the “up”directional button 182, then the focus moves to thefunction button 211. - Condition 2, the current focus position is within the tool bar21:
- Step21:
- Determining if there are any function buttons along the
directional button 182 path pressed by the user, if yes, then proceed to step 22, if no, then proceed to step 23. - Step22:
- Moving the focus to the function button. For example, the focus is on the
function button 212 and the user presses the “right”directional button 182, then the focus will move to thefunction button 213. - Step23:
- Determining if the
directional button 182 pressed by the user is the “down” button, if yes, then proceed to step 25, if no, then proceed to step 24. - Step24:
- Not moving the focus. For example, the focus is on
function button 212 and the user presses the “up”directional button 182, then the focus does not move and will stay onfunction button 212. Another example, the focus is onfunction button 214 and the user presses the “right”directional button 182, then the focus does not move and will stay on thefunction button 214. However, the focus can also move to thefunction button 211 if a “recycle” function is active. - Step25:
- Moving the focus to the
window area 20, preferably moving the focus to the window area's 20 topmost left link to accommodate most user habits. For example, the focus is on function button 211 (orfunction button directional button 182, then the focus moves to thelink 411. - The invention has been described using exemplary preferred embodiments. However, for those skilled in this field the preferred embodiments can be easily adapted and modified to suit additional applications without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention. Thus, it is to be understood that the scope of the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. On the contrary, it is intended to cover various modifications and similar arrangements based upon the same operating principle. The scope of the claims, therefore, should be accorded the broadest interpretations so as to encompass all such modifications and similar arrangements.
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